School Board Impact Meeting
Strategic Road Map
for Candidates & Community

 

School Board Impact Strategic Road Map - July 19, 2022 - YouTube

TAKE BACK THE GOVERNING OF OUR

LOCAL SCHOOL BOARDS!

 

Did you know…

 

School Boards have the power to select curriculum, make policies, and protect kids- not the administration or teachers.

 

This is why SCHOOL BOARDS are the answer!

 

Parents and citizens must stand up, run for, and elect school board members who will protect kids!

 

Most CA School Board candidate filing deadlines are: 7/18-8/12/22 

Tues. July 19, 2022, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
EVENT Location:  Calvary Chapel Placerville 
Register at: educationimpact.us/schoolboards

Presented by EducationImpact.us & EducationNEXT.us

Here is a simple road map on how to run:

Interested in running for School Board?

·   Are you passionate about protecting kids but not a “political” person?

·   Maybe you have little knowledge of how to serve local families as an elected representative but want to know if you qualify and how to get help.

·   School board campaigns are easy to qualify for and the most inexpensive campaigns to run, but an elected candidate can deliver a powerful influence on our students, schools, and communities. 

·   Connect with parents, learn about district needs, key issues, and concerns. Remember you are elected to represent all students.

·   Check with your spouse and family to see if they support you in this campaign.

 

What can a school board do?

·   Ensure that local schools represent the needs, values, and expectations of the community

·   Evaluating programs and student outcomes

·   Shape goals for schools, set policy, and allocate money

·   Adopt and oversee the budget and approve the Local Control & Accountability Plan (LCAP)

·   Adopt curriculum (Districts do not have to use a state-adopted curriculum.)

·   Ratify collective bargaining agreements

·   Evaluate and hire/fire the superintendent

·   Learn more at “School Boards Demystified” (ED100.org)

 

Who can run?

·   A resident of the school district, at least 18 years of age, and a registered voter.  (El Dorado County Office of Education School Board Members represent a geographically defined portion of the county.)

·   Not be employed by the school district (You may be an employee of the district when you run, but if elected, you will need to resign before being sworn in.)

How much does it cost?

·   County fees for filing, candidate statement fee, plus the cost of signs and handouts, typically cost from $500-$1,500. 

How much time does it take?

   ·   Most school boards meet once a month. Sometimes there may be an additional meeting.
·   Based on the size of the district, board members may be paid, unpaid, or receive a stipend. (In El Dorado County, most receive a stipend.)

 

How, when, and where to file?

·   Contact your County Registrar’s Office for deadlines and requirements.

·   The candidate declaration and the filing period is from July 18th to August 12th, 2022, in most CA counties.

Get Resources for Running for School Board

 Introduction to School Boards (LeadershipInstitute.Training)

Packed with first-hand knowledge from school board leaders across the country, this course drills down to the foundations of school board knowledge:

•  What are school boards and what do they do?
•   Where does their authority come from?
•   How do I launch a campaign and actually make a difference?

 Running for School Board Starter Guide

(DefendingEd.org/resources/running-for-school-board-a-starter-guide)

This resource contains simple but clear steps to help you become informed about your district and be empowered to run for office to affect positive change.

 BiblicalVoter.com/Candidate-Training plus election tools, reasons to run for office, mentoring, and resources.

SaveMyNation.com

For additional help with your campaign, contact the American Council. They are committed to helping train and support Christians run for local offices.

Why Run for School Board?(RunningForSchoolBoard.info)

Simple website-development services for school board candidates.

Learn about the FPPC (FPPC.ca.gov/learn)

The Fair Political Practices Commission offers courses that help educate candidates about campaign rules and regulations that apply to some local elections.  Contact your County Registrar’s Office for specific requirements.

Build a Winning Team to Shift your School District

Have small get-togethers of concerned parents and citizens from schools, churches, and businesses.  Share your concerns and your platform to bring change; ask for their votes, their help in campaigns, and to remain active in attending school board meetings.

So, you don’t want to run for School Board?

How about serving on the Site Council, LCAP or Curriculum Committee that develop plans, allocate funds, and recommend specific curriculum to be adopted by the school board, or serve on a district action team?  You can still be a part of a team that makes a big impact for kids without requiring a big time commitment. See the graph below: